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#771 of 1,363 schools in MD
Shady Grove Middle
Middle School · Montgomery County Public Schools · Gaithersburg, MD
A Montgomery County Public Schools middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8100 Midcounty Hgwy, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
- Math 15% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shady Grove Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shady Grove Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 39Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,565/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gaithersburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,103
Median home value
$462,500
Median rent
$1,862/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20877; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Life SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 327 | Compare → |
| Gaithersburg MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 899 | Compare → |
| Forest Oak MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 847 | Compare → |
| Cabin John MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 974 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 211
- Rank in district
- #165 of 206
- District spending per student
- $19,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shady Grove Middle is listed in Montgomery County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shady Grove Middle
Shady Grove Middle is a public middle school in Gaithersburg, MD, part of Montgomery County Public Schools, serving approximately 513 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #771 of 1,363 schools in MD. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shady Grove Middle
What grades does Shady Grove Middle serve?
Shady Grove Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Shady Grove Middle?
Shady Grove Middle has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shady Grove Middle is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shady Grove Middle rank in MD?
Shady Grove Middle ranks #771 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is Shady Grove Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Shady Grove Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Shady Grove Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shady Grove Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Shady Grove Middle a charter school?
No, Shady Grove Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shady Grove Middle a Title I school?
No, Shady Grove Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shady Grove Middle?
47.2% of students at Shady Grove Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (240) 740-1440
- Area population (ZIP 20877)
- 39,068
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20877; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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